Rest in peace, Cheetah Chrome. A founding force of Dead Boys and one of punk’s great guitar instigators, Cheetah co-wrote “Sonic Reducer” with David Thomas before turning it into a snarling classic on 'Young, Loud and Snotty' (1977).
Since then, the song's become a recurring favorite in Pearl Jam's live repertoire. In 2003, Cheetah joined the band onstage in his homecity of Nashville to rip through “Sonic Reducer” — an unforgettable, full-circle moment.
📹: Kevin Shuss